More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 321st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, September 27-28, 2023. Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, Commander, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 470-486 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 26, 2025. The ceremony is one of three graduation events for the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Colonel Billy R. Wilson Jr., Commander, 737th Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 470-486 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 26, 2025. The ceremony is one of three graduation events for the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Colonel Billy R. Wilson Jr., Commander, 737th Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 470-486 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 26, 2025. The ceremony is one of three graduation events for the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Colonel Billy R. Wilson Jr., Commander, 737th Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 321st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, September 27-28, 2023. Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, Commander, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

Family Day at Fort Jackson

Graduation Day

This tree was in the backyard of our cabin at Uchee Creek Campground.

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 321st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, September 27-28, 2023. Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, Commander, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

but their mannerisms are identical.

my dad and brother

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 470-486 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 26, 2025. The ceremony is one of three graduation events for the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Colonel Billy R. Wilson Jr., Commander, 737th Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

Sleeping on the job again eh?

After retreat we ate at a pizza place on base. Allen couldn't leave yet and this seemed to be the best choice. It was pretty good and we had a nice chance to enjoy some time after being away for more than 7 weeks!

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

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More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 321st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, September 27-28, 2023. Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, Commander, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 321st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, September 27-28, 2023. Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O'Donnell, Commander, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 54-71, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 27-28, 2023. Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi, Director of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea.